always & forever

This is a compilation zine that seeks to define and illuminate the meaning of friendship. It is filled to the brim with true-life narratives from a killer array of contributors. You’ll find stories and comics about the process of building strong friendships, the difficulty of making new friends as an adult, friendships that result out of tragedy, friendships sabotaged by lovers, and so much more. This is a truly brilliant, interesting, and text-heavy collection of stories!

Review by Mary

The Difference Between #3

The Difference Between #3A quick guide to which is which $2.0040 pages/Quarter sizeBilly McCall and Liz Mason

I am always pumped when a new issue of The Difference Between comes out. I think the idea behind the zine is simply genius. I learn a ridiculous amount from these zines. Hey, there is no shame in getting stuff mixed up.

Billy and Liz have compiled some names, phrases, people, food, etc. that sound familiar, but definitely aren't the same. Do you need to know the difference between a chin up and pull up? Or krump and krunk? How about HG Welles and Orson Welles? Psychopath vs. Sociopath? You'll need this zine. It's awesome.

LTLE

The editor writes, "I’m the editor. I want to compile letters to the editor. The letters can be about anything - current news, old news, personal rants & loves, responses to past letters, or they can be about no discernible topic. The point is that their incoherence, worthlessness or extreme specificity will present no obstacle to their publication."

The result of this project is a zine filled with words coming from each writer's heart and mind. Raw and straightforward, thoughtful and quick. Painful experiences about loss and love, dreams, desires, and more.

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LTLE #2

Kit is back with a second issue of LTLE. This time the zine kicks off with some humor and visual surprises! My heart was filled with contentment as I read each letter to the editor. Words about adulting, souls, mothers, and frustration. It's a zine that makes you feel less lonely and more cozy.

A snippet from my favorite letter: "This is the only letter that's mattered because this is the first one that's reached its home. Because you are home, wherever you are."

The miniskirt

THE MINISKIRT$3.0032 pages/Full sizeby Courtney, Seulki, & Amelia

From the intro, "This zine was handmade with love and care by survivors of sexual violence. We're not an organization or a non-profit or a collective. We are just three women lucky to find one another and who grew together by hearing each other's stories."

This compilation zine is beautifully put together and includes personal stories about rape, advice/tips on sharing your story & important resources.

Please read with care <3

Soulbond$1.0016 pages/Half legal sizeby Billy & contributors

Soulbond is a Magic: The Gathering fanzine by Billy and friends. Billy writes about the intense and competitive game playin' that goes on at Rusty's house in Rio Rancho. He also interviews fellow players, features a card of the month (I'm not telling which one, read this zine to find out!) and includes a fiction piece, Grasp of Darkness by Maggie Grimaso.

Q: How many mtg players does it take to change a light bulb?A: Just two. One to turn the light bulb and another to tell him how he could have done it two turns faster.

zine crush - vol. 2

If you’ve ever found yourself browsing ‘missed connections’ on Craigslist, this zine is for you. Zine Crush Volume 2 is a collection of confessions, some identified and some anonymous. No matter what kind of crush you’re prone to, whether you boldly profess your feelings or avoid talking to your crush at all costs, you will likely find a relatable tale in this zine! Expect to do a fair amount of giggling and sighing.I remember I told him I liked his shirt but not much else. Outside I was all: “I like your shirt.” But inside I was all: “LET’S MAKE-OUT BY THE TRAIN TRACKS!!!” Then he left. I spent the rest of that morning reading a Liz Prince comic...